Plan on about 6 h 13 min of driving for the 242-mile (389 km) trip from Quillacollo to Samaipata, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Bolivia: Chapare Province.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Total distance | 242 mi (389 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → D4314 → F7 |
| Departments on the route | Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
How the Quillacollo to Samaipata drive plays out
F7 (196 mi) and F4 (34 mi) carry about 95% of the 242 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Cochabamba, Santa Cruz. Of the 2 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Quillacollo and Samaipata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | 0–34 | 34 | Cochabamba |
| D4314 | 34–43 | 9 | Cochabamba |
| connecting roads | 43–45 | 2 | Cochabamba |
| F7 | 45–241 | 196 | Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 241–242 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 153 of this route: Cochabamba → Santa Cruz (department line)
Places worth a stop between Quillacollo and Samaipata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (mile 8), Silos de Tukipaya (mile 166)
- Museums and history: Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (mile 8), Silos de Tukipaya (mile 166)
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Standing on Plaza 14 de Septiembre in Cochabamba, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cochabamba.
Silos de Tukipaya
About 2 km northwest of Comarapa in Santa Cruz department, the Silos de Tukipaya are an archaeological site at the edge of the Comarapa valley, on old routes toward Pocona and Mizque.
Arriving in Samaipata
El Fuerte de Samaipata
El Fuerte de Samaipata is a pre-Columbian archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the eastern Andean foothills of Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quillacollo to Samaipata?
About 6 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 242 miles.
How far is Samaipata from Quillacollo by car?
About 242 miles (389 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Quillacollo to Samaipata?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Bolivia: Chapare Province). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Quillacollo to Samaipata use?
In order: F4, D4314 and F7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Quillacollo and Samaipata?
Closest to the road: Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (cathedral, mile 8, 0.2 mi from the route); Silos de Tukipaya (archaeological site, mile 166, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.